| Author |
Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 |
| LoC No. |
25002866
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| Title |
A year of prophesying
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Macmillan Company,1925.
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| Note |
"This book consists of a year of journalistic writing, fifty-five articles altogether."--Foreword.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The League of Nations and the federation of mankind -- The beauty of flying -- The triumph of France -- The Singapore arsenal -- The League of Nations again -- The aviation of the half-civilised -- Will Germany break into pieces? -- The future of the British Empire -- Winston [Churchill] -- The other side of France -- The last of the Victorians -- Politics as a public nuisance -- The re-emergence of Mr. Lloyd George -- Spain and Italy whisper together -- Latin America and the League -- Cosmopolitan and international -- The parliamentary triangle -- Modern government: Parliament and real electoral reform -- Scrapping the gold standard -- The hub of Europe: Czecho-Slovakia and France -- The mandarins at the gate: the revival of the old learning -- Lenin: private capitalism against communism -- The fantasies of Mr. Belloc and the future of the world -- A creative educational scheme for Britain: a tentative forecast -- Portugal and prosperity: the blessedness of being a little nation -- Reconstruction of the League of Nations: the practical problem -- The Labour Party on trial: the folly of the five cruisers -- Dictators or politicians? The dilemma of civilisation -- Youth and the vote: the rejuvenescence of the world -- Olive branches of steel: should the angels of peace carry bombs? -- The case of Unamuno: the feeble republic of letters -- An open letter to Anatole France on his eightieth birthday -- The European kaleidoscope: the German will in default -- China: the land out of the limelight -- Air armament: the supremacy of quality -- Labour politicians: the evaporation of the intelligenzia -- Constructive ideas and their relation to current politics -- The Wembley Empire: an exhibition of lost opportunities -- The extinction of party government -- The serfdom of ignorance: the right of women to knowledge -- Blinkers for free youth: young America asks to hear and see -- The lawlessness of America and the way to order -- The shabby schools of the pious: drains and the odour of sanctity -- The incompatibility of India: divorce or legal separation -- The spirit of fascism: is there any good in it at all? -- The race conflict: is it unavoidable? -- The schools of a new age: a forecast -- The impudence of flags: our power, resources and my elephants, whales and gorillas -- Has Communism a future? The possibility of a socialist renascence -- The little house: as it was, is now, and apparently ever will be -- The triviality of democracy and the feminine influence in politics -- Sex antagonism: an unavoidable and increasing factor in modern life -- Living through: the truth about an interview -- The creative passion -- After a year of journalism: an outbreak of auto-obituary.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"A Year of Prophesying" by H. G. Wells is a collection of journalistic writings compiled from articles published over the course of a year, likely during the early 20th century. This work reflects Wells's progressive views on global issues, particularly the need for peace, unity, and a sense of global citizenship following the devastation of World War I. The central themes revolve around political critiques, societal observations, and visionary ideas for a future where mankind can transcend national divisions. The opening portion of the work introduces Wells’s critique of the League of Nations, arguing that, instead of fostering true international collaboration, it might perpetuate the old order of national sovereignty that has historically led to conflict. He presents a passionate call for a broader Confederation of Mankind, believing that genuine progress towards global peace cannot arise from the current structures in place. Wells reflects on the historical context and aspirations surrounding the League, ultimately expressing skepticism about its effectiveness and advocating for a more profound transformation in international relations to achieve lasting world peace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
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| Subject |
Civilization, Modern -- 20th century
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| Subject |
Europe -- History -- 20th century
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69752 |
| Release Date |
Jan 9, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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